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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,789.76, 207,030.72 and 87,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,789.76, 207,030.72 and 87,892.80 is: 132,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,789.76 : 207,030.72 = 87,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,789.76/207,030.72 = 87,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,789.76x = 207,030.72 × 87,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,789.76x = 18,196,509,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,196,509,666.82/137,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,059.96

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